Today's News: Our Take - French Survivor Season Canceled After Contestant Dies During Filming

The upcoming season of the French version of Survivor has been canceled after a contestant died on the first day of filming in Cambodia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Gerald Babin, 25, suffered cardiac arrest Friday after a tug-of-war challenge. Babin ...

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Posted Mar. 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

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Posted Mar. 25, 2013 at 12:08 PM

The upcoming season of the French version of Survivor has been canceled after a contestant died on the first day of filming in Cambodia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Gerald Babin, 25, suffered cardiac arrest Friday after a tug-of-war challenge. Babin complained of cramping during the challenge and was treated by a staff doctor on the set. He was eventually transported via helicopter to a nearby hospital and suffered "a series of cardiac arrests" en route, THR reports.